The atomic age inspired a host of science fiction movies that guessed at what new technology and the space race might bring. Join us as we screen three classic films from the 1950s exploring aliens, atom bombs, and the threat of communism on Saturday afternoons. Series curated and introduced by Dr. Christopher Sieving (UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies).

More About The Film…Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956): A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates. Starring Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter. (Run Time: 80 minutes)